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The group, known as the Tokufu-kai Party, has for the past 14 years made annual contributions to the schools – similar to last Tuesday’s contribution. According to officials from the Palau Ministry of Education (MOE), the Tokufu-kai Party has, since 1995, made annual contributions of school supplie…

Lt. A. Alonz of the CIS said that they already arrested the suspects of these crimes and investigations have been completed. Lt. Alonz said that they already forwarded the cases to the Attorney General’s Office for disposition.These incidents occurred from January 4 until January 17.According to Lt…

It was a productive first week of regular session by the new members of the Senate with six bills being introduced Tuesday, 10 on Wednesday and three more yesterday which include the Uniform Compensation bill passed on final and third reading by the delegates. All measures have been passed on first…

According to Florence Kambalang, PHSP Family and Community Service manager, the program’s Family Service Workers (FSW) are going from community to community to enlist children (ages 3 to 5) to become clients of the program – provided that their parents or legal guardians consent to the enlistment. …

The victim sustained injuries in the head after he was struck with a flashlight by the suspect. The incident was reported to the police on Monday at 10:30 am.According to Patrol Division Chief Ismael Aguon, the incident happened at a parking lot of an establishment in Malakal.The incident is now un…

Toribiong introduced a piece of legislation which will prescribe a new framework for foreign investment in Palau and to repeal the existing Foreign Investment Act. “I made my intentions clear in my inaugural address when I emphasized the need for Palau to take immediate action to grow its private s…

The Senate will continue the confirmation hearings next week, according to the Senate Clerk. PRESIDENT Johnson Toribiong appointed former Vice President Sandra Pierantozzi as his State Minister.Toribiong earlier named appointees that will comprise his Cabinet. The appointees were ; Johnny Gibbons, …

Vice President of the organization, Veronica Fox said that classes will resume Wednesday beginning with a morning bootcamp at the Palau National Track and Field  from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. The evening fitness classes will also begin that day. The evening fitness classes will be from Mon. to Thurs. Belly…

House Bill No. 8-2-1, HD1 has been transmitted to the Senate for action yesterday. The bill stemmed from the Constitutional Proposal 2-257, changing the manner in which the members of the 8th Olbiil Era Kelulau from a fee per session type of compensation.The new bill changes it to an annual salary …

Palau Pacific Resort pledged $10,000 while its General Manager Shokichi Suzuki and his wife donated $1,000. BTA also pledged $10,000 at the launching of the Fund-raising activity yesterday.Others who pledged support are the following: Surangel and Company $2,00; Bank of Hawaii $2,000; Kumangai Bake…